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Business Plan Courses

Business plan courses can help you learn market analysis, financial forecasting, operational planning, and effective pitching techniques. You can build skills in identifying target audiences, crafting value propositions, and developing marketing strategies. Many courses introduce tools like SWOT analysis, business model canvases, and financial modeling software, which can enhance your ability to create comprehensive and persuasive business plans.

Popular Business Plan Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    What is Compliance?

    Skills you'll gain: Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Management, Legal Risk, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Risk Management, Governance, Risk Mitigation, Strategic Planning, Risk Analysis, Brand Management

    4.8 stars, 1.6K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (1.6K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Claude, Claude Projects and Claude Code for Non-Coders

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Anthropic Claude, Claude Code, Prompt Patterns, Context Engineering, AI literacy, Google Workspace, AI Enablement, AI Personalization, Office Administration, Vibe coding, Productivity Software, Workflow Management, Agentic Workflows, Administrative Support and Clerical Tasks, Business Workflow Analysis, OpenAI, AI Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Automation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Maestría en Gerencia de Tecnologías de Información

    Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Business Architecture, Design Thinking, Process Analysis, Cloud Services, Computer Security Incident Management, Product Lifecycle Management, User Story, Data Storytelling, Corporate Communications, Kotlin, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Engineering Management, Security Requirements Analysis, Systems Thinking, Project Management, Environmental Management Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Feasibility Studies, Financial Statement Analysis

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

    Category: Earn a degree
    Earn a degree
  • M

    Microsoft

    Responsible AI Ethics and Data Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Data Quality, Data Governance, Compliance Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Business Ethics, AI literacy, Governance, Audit Working Papers, Regulatory Compliance, Internal Auditing, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Analysis, Cloud Security, Policy Development, Stakeholder Management, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    AI Fundamentals for Non-Data Scientists

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Methods, Generative AI, Data Management, Generative Model Architectures, Big Data, Statistical Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), AI Enablement, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Large Language Modeling, Customer Data Management, AI literacy, Autoencoders, Model Optimization, Deep Learning, Model Evaluation, Algorithms

    4.8 stars, 1.1K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.1K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Cybersecurity and the Internet of Things

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Information Systems Security, Cyber Engineering, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Attacks, Security Awareness, Information Privacy, Data Security, Emerging Technologies, Enterprise Security

    4.6 stars, 2.2K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (2.2K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Dr. Ryan Ahmed

    Capstone Course: Build Your Personal Agent

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Agentic Workflows, Anthropic Claude, AI Workflows, AI Orchestration, Email Automation, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Patterns, LLM Application, Prompt Engineering Tools, Agentic systems, Vibe coding, Business Process Automation, Statistical Reporting, Excel Formulas, AI Personalization, Microsoft Excel, Workflow Management, Automation, Data Analysis Software

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Developing a Winning Marketing Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Planning, Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Management, Branding, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Consumer Behaviour, Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Product Planning, Product Marketing, Value Propositions, Market Analysis, Target Market, Market Research, Customer Analysis, Target Audience, Customer Insights

    4.8 stars, 1.8K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (1.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • C

    Coursera

    Instagram Content Creator Pro

    Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Video Editing, Content Scheduling, Content Performance Analysis, Drive Engagement, Storytelling, Social Media Analytics, Social Media Content, Canva (Software), Content Optimization, Content Creation, Design Elements And Principles, Paid media, Graphic and Visual Design, Driving engagement, Competitive Analysis, Content Strategy, Analytics, Visual Design, Marketing

    4.1 stars, 775 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.1 (775) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    ESSEC Business School

    The Fundamentals of Revenue Management: The Cornerstone of Revenue Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, Hospitality Management, Forecasting, Budgeting, Hotels and Accommodations, Hospitality, Financial Forecasting, Hotel Operations, Revenue Forecasting, Target Market, Booking (Sales), Market Dynamics, Consumer Behaviour, Digital Transformation, Customer Acquisition Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    4.6 stars, 1.1K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (1.1K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Adobe

    Creative Design Tools: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat

    Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, Typography, Color Theory, Document Management, Generative AI, Graphic Design, AI powered creativity, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Adobe Creative Cloud, Document Control, Photography, Visual Storytelling, Adobe Firefly, Graphics Software, Workflow Management, Branding

    4.7 stars, 712 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (712) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Job skills
    Job skills
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    ESSEC Business School

    Foundations of marketing analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Customer Analysis, Business Marketing, Advanced Analytics, Marketing Strategies, Business Analytics, Statistical Programming, Customer Insights, R Programming, R (Software), Customer Data Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis Software, Target Market, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Methods

    4.6 stars, 762 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (762) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular business plan courses

  • What is Compliance?: University of Pennsylvania
  • Claude, Claude Projects and Claude Code for Non-Coders: Packt
  • Maestría en Gerencia de Tecnologías de Información: Universidad de los Andes
  • Responsible AI Ethics and Data Practice: Microsoft
  • AI Fundamentals for Non-Data Scientists: University of Pennsylvania
  • Cybersecurity and the Internet of Things: Kennesaw State University
  • Capstone Course: Build Your Personal Agent: Dr. Ryan Ahmed
  • Developing a Winning Marketing Strategy: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Instagram Content Creator Pro: Coursera
  • The Fundamentals of Revenue Management: The Cornerstone of Revenue Strategy: ESSEC Business School

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